
According a report on construction equipment guide dot com. The new port will be larger and more efficient while also addressing flooding issues.
GSA Regional administrator, Sylvia Hernandez said, “I am proud of the partnerships created at the federal, state and local levels during the planning phases of this project. This work will benefit the village of Columbus and surrounding areas with needed infrastructure improvements that will support the region for years to come.”
The current facility was built in 1989 and was designed to accommodate visitors and a few commercial vehicles. Since that time, the Columbus port has gained in agricultural trade and the number of daily crossings has increased substantially.
Construction is set to be completed in February 2019.